ON Monday evening, March 19, we met in The Poplars to hear our speaker, Mr Brian Boyce, on the subject of wood-turning and to actually see and handle items from wood lovingly chosen by him and designed and crafted on his rotary lathe.

His designs seemed to come to him effortlessly and how glad we were to have the opportunity of buying some of his pieces. All proceeds go to a trust that supports children on the streets and in the slums of Kenya - Friends of the Karibuni Trust.

Brian has an ease of delivery and his commentary was inspiring, with the bonus of some hilarious jokes to send us home feeling happy to have spent the evening in his company.

Our meeting had begun with a remembrance of Mabel Tansell, whose funeral had been held that morning. We shall miss her brave spirit.

This month's meeting is tomorrow, on Thursday April 5 - Maundy Thursday.

We always meet as a Fellowship on this day in the church calendar - the day before Good Friday. The service at St Mary De Wyche Church is at 7.30pm.